Accountant

ARVO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation is seeking a detail-driven Accountant in Century City, Cape Town. The role involves managing accounting records across African entities and preparing audit documentation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with 3-5 years of experience and strong skills in Xero and Excel. A competitive salary package is on offer, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive, market-related remuneration

Continuous learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation.
• Eagerness to learn and apply cross-border accounting and taxation principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform reconciliations across multiple African entities.
• Process all accounting transactions, including payables, payroll, and intercompany entries.
• Prepare audit documentation and liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax advisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Overview

Location: Century City, Cape Town

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Negotiable, market related between R30 000-R35 000 per month.

About the Role

Our client is a dynamic organisation modernising trade and logistics infrastructure across the African continent. Our client leads large-scale cross-border projects that connect nations, streamline commerce, and accelerate economic growth.

They are seeking a detail-driven Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and is eager to grow within an ambitious, internationally focused finance team based in Century City, Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform reconciliations across multiple African entities.
• Process all accounting transactions, including payables, payroll, and intercompany entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closings, prepare management accounts, and assist with group consolidations.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax submissions across various jurisdictions.
• Prepare audit documentation and liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax advisors.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts, perform bank reconciliations, and track liquidity.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in updating and maintaining financial models.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs, statutory reporting, and internal control standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Support international compliance activities across tax, audit, and regulatory reporting.

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation shaping Africa’s trade and infrastructure future.
• Gain exposure to international project finance and multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Collaborate within a high-performance, growth-oriented finance team.
• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Receive a competitive, market-related remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (or similar cloud-based accounting system).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation.
• Exposure to project finance or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Analytical mindset with strong accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across jurisdictions.
• Eagerness to learn and apply cross-border accounting and taxation principles.